Letter to the Editor: Junior Queen Mallard says "Thank you"

To the businesses that begin with the open houses on Sunday, thank you for the opportunity to meet, greet and shop in your great stores.

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By Maraye TudorJunior Queen Mallard XXII

Stuttgart Daily Leader - Stuttgart, AR

By Maraye TudorJunior Queen Mallard XXII

Posted Nov. 12, 2013 at 2:37 PM

By Maraye TudorJunior Queen Mallard XXII

Posted Nov. 12, 2013 at 2:37 PM

STUTTGART

With the Queen Mallard and Junior Queen Mallard pageants quickly approaching, I wanted to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to everyone that has made my year the best ever! For as long as I can remember, I have always dreamed of having that crown placed on my head and being the chosen to represent Stuttgart and the Grand Prairie. I have cherished every single moment of this year, and it has gone by too fast. I know that titles and crowns are meant to be passed on, but this is one title I’d love to keep forever. If only time were able to stand still.

To the businesses that begin with the open houses on Sunday, thank you for the opportunity to meet, greet and shop in your great stores. I have always enjoyed supporting our local merchants, and to the people of Stuttgart, we have lots of fantastic shopping locally. Opening your businesses on Sunday so that everyone can shop and stroll along the streets of downtown is very much appreciated. I enjoyed meeting and greeting everyone.

To the staff at Mack’s and to the generous donors that make my camouflage attire possible for the entire week, words cannot express my gratitude to you for helping me look my best and keep warm on the downtown stage during the week-long festivities.

To the Duck Calling Committee, I will miss helping post the scores this year. It was an honor to assist and help on that stage.

To KARK Channel 4 and Mr. Matt Mosler, thank you for allowing Ashley and me to share the spotlight on your early morning segment at Mack’s. That happened to be my first television appearance, and one that I will always remember.

To the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Stephen and Ms. Bethany, thank you for absolutely everything that you did for me this year. I have been spoiled by you and will always treasure our friendship.

To Mr. Danny Barger of You’ve Got the Look Photography, thank you for attending the Queen Mallard pageant each year and providing all the contestants with memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you also for donating my portrait that has been on display all year at the Chamber.

To each and every business that donates each year to this pageant, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the crown, flowers, jewelry, clothing, cake, massages, hair products, savings bonds and every single gift I received. You really know how to make a girl feel loved! This pageant could not go on without your support.

To the Daily Leader, I appreciate every photographer that was there to capture my appearances when I was out and about town.

To everyone that requested appearances of Ashley and me, you really know how to treat your queens! Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

Page 2 of 2 - I also have to thank Mr. Ronnie Weatherly, Mrs. Stephanie Ross and Mrs. Bobbie Thompson for making me look my best! From my hair, makeup and tan, I always know I’m in good hands with you. Thank you for believing in me.

And last but not least, words cannot express my sincere gratitude to Kari Melnychuk and the entire Queen Mallard organization. I know that countless hours go into preparing this pageant. Without you, none of this would be possible. I don’t even know where to begin to say thank you. There just are not enough words to describe how I feel about this organization and how truly blessed I have been this year.